Introduction
Chapter One: History and New Ideas
Chapter Two: Reading the Cards, or “Dealing a Hand”
The Cards and Their Meanings
Chapter Three: The Pip Cards 45
Ace of Clubs: Hunter’s Promise
“Alanna Hunts the Dragon”
Ace of Diamonds: Hunter’s Gambit
“Sev Sees the Target”
Ace of Spades: Hunter’s Folly
“Nikolai Finds Only Death”
Ace of Hearts: Hunter’s Triumph
“Sophia Claims the Silver Arrow”
Two of Clubs: Lover’s Promise
“Aisling Walks in Autumn Leaves”
Two of Diamonds: Lover’s Gambit
“Lela Steals A Kiss”
Two of Spades: Lover’s Folly
“Rickard Floats Downstream”
Two of Hearts: Lover’s Triumph
“Yelen Looks to the Stars”
Three of Clubs: Healer’s Promise
“Hanna and the Soldier”
Three of Diamonds: Healer’s Gambit
“Angelique Receives a Gift”
Three of Spades: Healer’s Folly
“Peter’s Poor Excuses”
Three of Hearts: Healer’s Triumph
“Hazel Brought to Judgement”
Four of Clubs: Smith’s Promise
“Dinri and the Shining City”
Four of Diamonds: Smith’s Gambit
“Fiona’s Masterpiece”
Four of Spades: Smith’s Folly
“Nell Clings to the Window”
Four of Hearts: Smith’s Triumph
“Old Fu Eats a Pear”
Five of Clubs: Warrior’s Promise
“Temir of the Three Chiefs”
Five of Diamonds: Warrior’s Gambit
“Elena on the Burning Sands”
Five of Spades: Warrior’s Folly
“Ferghus, Shunned and Alone”
Five of Hearts: Warrior’s Triumph
“Ambassador Levan’s Game”
Six of Clubs: Singer’s Promise
“Claire Reads a Secret”
Six of Diamonds: Singer’s Gambit
“The Lady of the Forest”
Six of Spades: Singer’s Folly
“Jenny Buys Another Round”
Six of Hearts: Singer’s Triumph
“Lissa Sings of Love and Sorrow”
Seven of Clubs: Noble’s Promise
“Lady Mapenzi Faces the Storm”
Seven of Diamonds: Noble’s Gambit
“Omorede Is Not Alone”
Seven of Spades: Noble’s Folly
“Tatiana, Queen of the World”
Seven of Hearts: Noble’s Triumph
“Dalton’s Empty Advice”
Eight of Clubs: Hermit’s Promise
“Sara Reaches the Empty Sky”
Eight of Diamonds: Hermit’s Gambit
“Hedda Speaks to the Ancestors”
Eight of Spades: Hermit’s Folly
“The Emerald Mask Repaid”
Eight of Hearts: Hermit’s Triumph
“The Phoenix and the Stars”
Nine of Clubs: Dancer’s Promise
“Adelise Listens Within”
Nine of Diamonds: Dancer’s Gambit
“Anja Enters the Cave”
Nine of Spades: Dancer’s Folly
“Mara, Lost in Beauty”
Nine of Hearts: Dancer’s Triumph
“Hyun-Ki Chases His Master”
Ten of Clubs: Magician’s Promise
“Jess Throws an Acorn”
Ten of Diamonds: Magician’s Gambit
“Isla and the Four Spirits”
Ten of Spades: Magician’s Folly
“Mother Olivia’s Magic”
Ten of Hearts: Magician’s Triumph
“Alanna Faces the Dragon”
Chapter Four: The Court Cards
Jack of Clubs: Trickster’s Promise
“Sabina Betrayed”
Jack of Diamonds: Trickster’s Gambit
“Beth Meets a Good Dog”
Jack of Spades: Trickster’s Folly
“Harry’s Run Cut Short”
Jack of Hearts: Trickster’s Triumph
“Leo Plays in the Woods”
Queen of Clubs: Lady’s Promise
“Agnetha and the Firefly”
Queen of Diamonds: Lady’s Gambit
“Francois Flips a Coin”
Queen of Spades: Lady’s Folly
“Elin Climbs the Tower”
Queen of Hearts: Lady’s Triumph
“Sawyer and the Faery”
King of Clubs: Sovereign’s Promise
“Xavier’s Prison”
King of Diamonds: Sovereign’s Gambit
“Matthew and the Baker”
King of Spades: Sovereign’s Folly
“Calum Breaks the Old Rules”
King of Hearts: Sovereign’s Triumph
“Vettorio’s Canvas”
Epilogue
Bibliography and Indexes